5 He applies for summons against Balbus, builder of the wall, for contributory negligence. To which Balbus replies with a cross-summons for trespass and nuisance.
6 Humpty Dumpty is asked his age. 23. Nuisance held to be proved. Nasal organs likewise held. Judge willing to grant injunction, but thinks con-junction would be more useful after such a dis-junction.
7 King’s Proctor intervenes with statement of Royal interest in plaintiff. Very old friend of family. Elicited that squadron of cavalry had been sent out to assist.
8 Humpty Dumpty discharged with yellow stains on clothing. Balbus bound over not to break the pieces.
SIMPLE SIMON
1 The Pieman makes the pies. Ingredients carefully concealed. The Pieman’s crest: Bacillus Botulorum rampantibus.
2 S. Simon starts off for his unwilling walk, and meets Pieman. His mouth waters. He is penniless. His eyes water. He is hankeyless. His nose waters.
3 He accosts the Pieman, who respectfully asks to be allowed a private view of the colour of his money. No money forthcomes.
4 A passing policeman arrests S. Simon for attempting to obtain goods under false pretences.